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The Ins and Outs of Reintegration Therapy in Family Law Cases in Colorado with Dr. Kathleen McNamara | Episode 213

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    Welcome back to Divorce at Altitude! This week, host Amy Goscha speaks with Dr. McNamara, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience in divorce and two-home parenting. They discuss reintegration therapy and its role in family law.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Introduction to Reintegration Therapy: Dr. McNamara explains reintegration therapy and its definition under Colorado law, particularly the 2023 Cadence Law, focusing on rebuilding relationships between children and estranged parents.
    • Role in High-Conflict Cases: Amy and Dr. McNamara address the challenges of parenting in two households, especially when children resist contact with one parent. They highlight how therapy offers support and tools for navigating these dynamics.
    • Family vs. Reintegration Therapy: The hosts differentiate between general family therapy and reintegration therapy, emphasizing that the latter specifically targets parent-child contact issues in disrupted relationships.
    • Impact of Recent Legislation: Dr. McNamara discusses how Cadence Law affects reintegration therapy, particularly regarding allegations of abuse, preventing courts from removing children from protective parents to improve relationships with accused parents.

    Key Discussions:

    • Therapy Structure and Expectations: Dr. McNamara describes reintegration therapy as a goal-driven, flexible process tailored to each family, potentially lasting months to over a year.
    • Measuring Success: The episode explores how success is evaluated in reintegration therapy, focusing on milestones like improved communication and rebuilding trust.
    • Role of CLRs: The importance of Child Legal Representatives in high-conflict cases is highlighted, showing how they advocate for children’s best interests and coordinate with legal and therapeutic teams.

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     Thank you for tuning in to Divorce at Altitude! Reintegration therapy is a vital tool for helping children rebuild relationships after high-conflict separations. Stay informed, and join us next time for more insights on family law in Colorado. 

    What is Divorce at Altitude?

    Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

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